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NURS 6111 Exam 1 (85 Questions) – Pathophysiology, Skin Disorders, GI, Hepatitis – Walden University

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This document is a detailed and well-organized compilation of 85 exam questions and correct answers for NURS 6111 – Advanced Pathophysiology, focused on preparing students for Exam 1 in the 2025/2026 academic year. The content includes a wide range of high-yield topics such as clinical screening guidelines (e.g., cancer, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease), dermatologic disorders (atopic and contact dermatitis, psoriasis, bacterial and fungal infections, herpes zoster, and skin cancers), gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis), and hepatobiliary diseases (cholecystitis, hepatitis A, B, and C). The question-and-answer format allows for quick and efficient self-assessment while reinforcing key clinical concepts and guidelines relevant to real-world nurse practitioner practice. This study resource is particularly suited for students in advanced practice nursing, family nurse practitioner (FNP) programs, adult-gerontology NP, and related graduate-level nursing or health science programs. It is also beneficial for those preparing for clinical exams, certification boards, or seeking additional support during rotations or didactic learning. The document is concise yet comprehensive, supporting deep learning and last-minute review, making it a valuable resource throughout your academic or clinical journey. Keywords: nurs 6111, exam 1, advanced pathophysiology, skin conditions, dermatology, psoriasis, tinea, herpes zoster, skin cancer, gi disorders, gerd, pud, hepatitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, np exam, nurse practitioner review, screening guidelines, immunization schedules, walden university

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NURS 6111: Exam 1 2025/2026 Exam
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Screening: Obesity - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔BMI


Screening: Cancer - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Family hx, Smoking


Screening: Heart Disease - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Hx, Labs, BP


Screening: DM - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Hx, A1C


Screening: Metabolic Syndrome - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔BMI, Waist-Hip ratio, BP,

FBS, Lipids


Screening: Dyslipidemia - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Lipid Panel


Screening: PAD - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔ABI


Screening: TB - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔PPD

,Screening: Osteoporosis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔DEXA Scan- starting age 65

(female)


Screening: Breast Cancer - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. Mammography: starting age

40

2. USPSTF recommends age 50 every 2 years


Screening: Cervical Cancer - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Pap Smear starting age 21


Screening: Colon Cancer - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Colonoscopy starting age 45


Immunization: Shingles - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. Shingrix at age 50+, 2 doses

(2nd dose admin 2-6 months after 1st dose)

2. Can get Shingrix if: already had shingles, have been vaccinated against

Shingles with Zostavax, and are not sure if you've had chickenpox


Immunization: Pneumonia - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. Pneumococcal vaccine

(PCV 15 or PCV 20)

2. PCV 15 follow with PPSV23 1 year later

3. PCV 20, no need for PPSV23

-Interval of 8 weeks for immunocompromised, cochlear implant,

cerebrospinal fluid

,what is Dermatitis? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Common skin irritation


General Atopic Dermatits - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Eczema


1. Occurs in flexural locations of skin

2. Often caused by genetic mutations or propensity for allergy

3. Most often occurs in children age 5 or younger


General Contact Dermatitis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. Caused by rxn to to

chemical exposure (substance, plant)

2. Less common in younger children

3. Occurs at site of chemical exposure


Atopic Dermatitis definition - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Intermittent exacerbations and

remissions of dry, itchy skin


Atopic: areas affected - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔behind knees/ elbows, hands, feet,

upper chest, ankles, wrists, neck, eyelids

-infants: face, scalp


What is Atopic associated with (diseases) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔asthma,

urticaria, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic diseases (IgE)



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, Atopic: Assessment - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔pruritus, dry and scaly skin,

erythema, lichenification, flexural folds, linear excoriations


Atopic Tx: Pharm - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔-Topical cortico/steroid: Triamcinolone

(or hydrocortisone)

-Antihistamine: Clartin, Zytec, Benadryl


Atopic Tx: Non-Pharm - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔-Cool humified environment


-Shower in lukewarm/ tepid water (not hot water)

-Pat skin dry (no rub)

-Lubricate skin: Aquaphor, Celaphil

-Control itching


Contact Dermaitis: Definition - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔a red, itchy rash caused by

direct contact with substance or an allergic rxn to it (not contagious or life-

threatening)


Contact Dermatitis: Causes - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Soaps, fragrances, jewelry,

plants, cosemtius


Contact Derm: Tx - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔-Need to identify and avoid cause of rxn

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